How the Chinese pair asian food and wine
Braised abalone at the judging session During the International Wine & Spirits Fair here in Hong Kong, there were interesting food and …
Sweet and savory pairings to try
The last two times I visited Sauternes, the sweet wine appellation in Bordeaux, I was treated to wine pairings with savory foods. …
Dining in the city of Bordeaux
If you are travelling to Bordeaux, you probably love food and wine. Some of the specialties of Bordeaux given its proximity to …
Hospitality with a feminine touch
Wine tourism is important in developing brand awareness for a wine region and its producers’ wines. It also generates a lot of …
Destination Southern Rhone
A nice base for us visiting the Southern Rhone was the Hotel Bellerive in Rasteau. It is “homey”, very quiet, with beautiful views …
Sherry pairings in Jerez
One could spend days in Jerez being amazed by the infinite pairings of dry sherry with food, if mostly to satisfy a curiosity of …
Is acidity in wine necessary for great food pairings?
We have all been trained to espouse the necessity of acidity in wine to pair with food. But how much is the …
Destination Ribera del Duero
Barnyard rooster with chocolate scent Ribera del Duero is about 70 miles wide along the banks of the Duero River, with the …
What to eat in Rioja
One of the many reasons why I love Spanish food is that it suits my lifestyle and diet, which includes small plates …
Pulpos – a Rias Baixas Specialty
I think if we just called it pulpos more people would try it. Pulpos is prepared in many different ways in Rias Baixas, …